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Subtract 10/56 from 18/75

18/75 - 10/56 is 43/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   18/75 = 18 × 56/75 × 56 = 1008/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   10/56 = 10 × 75/56 × 75 = 750/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/4200 - 750/4200 = 1008 - 750/4200 = 258/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/700

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